Description
A powerful remake and remix that revives disco classics with modern NY house!
Louie Vega reconstructed the disco classic "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life," released by Indeep in 1982, for his 2018 album "NYC Disco." Featuring Anané and Tony Touch, a key figure in the NY hip-hop/Latin scene, the track retains the funky appeal of the original while transforming it into the soulful, high-energy house music characteristic of Louie Vega.
On this 12-inch, Louie Vega remixes the track himself once again. In addition to the "Louie Vega Remix," which features punchier drums and bass and a dancefloor-ready arrangement that makes full use of the vocals, it also includes "Anané's Dub" by Anané herself. A highlight is this dub version, in which Anané, who has been active as a DJ and performer, brings her sensibilities as a producer to the forefront, building a groove around the vocals.
The B-side features "In Search Of Peace Of Mind" under the name Louie Vega featuring Funki Cadets, along with its "Louie Vega Peace Dub." By pairing a reinterpretation of a disco classic with Louie Vega's own original house music, this release allows listeners to experience his musicality spanning disco, funk, soul, and house all on one record.
A1. Louie Vega ft. Anané & Tony Touch - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Louie Vega Remix)
A2. Louie Vega ft. Anané & Tony Touch - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Anané's Dub)
B1. Louie Vega ft. Funki Cadets - In Search Of Peace Of Mind
B2. Louie Vega ft. Funki Cadets - In Search Of Peace Of Mind (Louie Vega Peace Dub)
The world renowned “Maestro” of the dancefloor Louie Vega continues to deliver Dance Floor gems at a rate almost impossible to conceive, given that he also maintains a weekly touring schedule that regularly takes him around the world. Louie’s upbringing in the Boogie Down Bronx exposed him to the entire evolution of Disco and Funk at a time when those genres were at their peak in the 80’s, and he brings that wealth of knowledge and passion when it comes to remakes of the classics. His remake of “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” featuring Anané and Tony Touch in its original version on the NYC Disco Album was a masterful update that kept the essence of the original classic, but was imbued with the irresistible House Music energy that Louie and featured vocalists Anané and Tony Touch can bring to a project like nobody else. The remix from Louie himself gives this peak house groover even more pump, while the Dub from Anané demonstrates that this talented performer has a big future as a producer as well. The bonus track on the B-side “In Search Of Peace Of Mind” shows Louie once again creating a unstoppable groove that respects the foundation of House Music but once again inspires an originality that places him firmly at the forefront the Dance Music Producer community.
